Oil & Gas Compliance Analyst I

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking an Oil and Gas Specialist I to enforce oil and gas laws, review applications, permits and reports, and testify as an expert witness at hearings. The role involves analyzing hydrological and engineering data to ensure compliance with pollution abatement and spacing rules.

Core duties include preparing reports, reviewing exhibits, and providing technical recommendations while upholding state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology, geography, hydrology, environmental science, engineering, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge of geological, hydrological and engineering principles and practices related to oil and gas exploration, drilling, production, pipeline transportation and plugging.
• Ability to analyze geological maps and reports; to interpret engineering data and reports; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Reviews data to determine accuracy of hydrological and engineering information and notifies industry personnel of deficiencies.
• Evaluates data on Commission proceedings to determine compliance with rules and laws.
• Interprets state and federal laws and Commission rules for staff, industry personnel and the public.
• Investigates oil and gas pollution sites and exploration, production and pipeline safety facilities and provides technical recommendations.
• Prepares geological, hydrological and engineering reports and testifies at Commission hearings as an expert witness.

Skills

Geology

Hydrology

Engineering principles

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in geology or related field

Job description

The State of Oklahoma is seeking an Oil and Gas Specialist I to enforce oil and gas laws, review applications, permits and reports, and testify as an expert witness at hearings. The role involves analyzing hydrological and engineering data to ensure compliance with pollution abatement and spacing rules.

Core duties include preparing reports, reviewing exhibits, and providing technical recommendations while upholding state and federal regulations.